Back End Developer - €250 A Day - Remote
Pubblicato il 16-09-2026 - Digital Innovation Technology in Villabate
Senior Backend Engineer (Python)Potrebbe essere proprio lei il candidato/la candidata ideale per questo lavoro. Legga tutte le informazioni associate e invii la sua candidatura. Location: Fully Remote (Italy) Rate: €250.00 per day Contract Duration: 6 Months Start Date: ASAP Travel: Up to 4 business trips per year Language Requirements: Italian: Native or Full Professional Proficiency English: Fluent / Excellent (mandatory) The Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer (Python) to join the Digital Innovation Technology team on a contract basis. You will play a key role in integrating heterogeneous devices into a unified IoT platform by developing robust backend services and gateway applications. This position focuses heavily on protocol integration, cloud connectivity, and scalable IoT architectures. The ideal candidate is hands-on, technically curious, and comfortable working with complex distributed systems and low-level device communication technologies. Key Responsibilities Backend & IoT Development Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services in Python Build and maintain IoT gateway applications running on Yocto Linux Implement communication layers and integrations using protocols such as: Serial TCP/UDP RS485 Modbus BACnet CAN Ensure reliability through robust retry logic, error handling, and offline buffering Integrate devices with cloud platforms using protocols such as MQTTS and Contribute to backend architecture and continuously improve development practices and tooling Device Protocol Integration Analyze and integrate legacy, proprietary,
and non-standard HVAC/building automation protocols Reverse engineer undocumented or partially documented protocols where necessary Develop Python drivers and parsers to convert device-level communication into standardized internal models Cloud Integration & Data Modelling Map device data structures into Digital Twin models Collaborate closely with Cloud and Mobile teams to ensure semantic consistency across products Contribute reusable integration patterns, standards, and best practices Testing & Validation Perform end-to-end testing across device, gateway, cloud, and mobile layers Conduct code reviews, debugging, optimization, and performance tuning Support troubleshooting and field validation activities when required Collaboration & Documentation Work closely with firmware, cloud, app, and product engineering teams Participate in cross-functional international collaboration Produce clear technical documentation and share integration knowledge across teams Required Skills & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development Advanced Python development experience with production-grade systems Strong experience with Docker containerization Experience designing and managing Kubernetes-based infrastructures Solid knowledge of: PostgreSQL MySQL MongoDB Redis Experience working with IoT systems and communication xrtlpzc protocols Strong understanding of scalable backend architectures and cloud integrations Fluent English communication skills Nice to Have Experience with Yocto Linux HVAC, industrial automation, or building technology domain knowledge Exposure to Digital Twin architectures Experience reverse engineering communication protocols Soft Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset Curious and passionate about technology Structured yet pragmatic approach to engineering Excellent communication and collaboration skills Ability to work independently in a remote-first environment Goal-oriented with strong ownership mentality What’s on Offer Fully remote contract engagement Opportunity to work on cutting-edge IoT and cloud integration projects International and collaborative engineering environment Flexible working culture with strong work–life balance Exposure to innovative technologies in sustainability and smart building systems